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Section 4
4.1 - DriveRack Philosophy
The most basic storage elements of the DriveRack 4800 and 4820 are the Attribute and the Preset.
Attributes are global parameters for that unit, while Presets are snapshots of the current processing functions
or modules, their location in the signal path, and their parameters (see Section 2.1 for more information
about Attributes and Presets).
4.2 - System Architect DriveRack 4800/4820 File Storage
System Architect provides you with the ability to store Presets in the DriveRack unit by using the Preset
Tool in the Device View Window (see next page). Attributes can be directly manipulated in the GUI as
well; most Attributes reside in the Utility menus.
System Architect can also save several file types in the computer including the Preset File, the Device File,
and the Venue File. A Preset File is a copy of the Preset information, all the processing function parameters
and their configuration. Saving a Preset File in the computer allows you to then transfer preset informa-
tion to other users or create an archive of presets used for various occasions. A Device File is a copy of all
the Presets in the DriveRack device along with all the Attributes of that device. You can “clone” a unit by
saving a Device File from one unit and then opening that file in another unit. A Venue File is a snapshot
of the entire venue including all the units within the venue, their current Preset and their Attributes. The
Preset and Device files can be saved from the Device View Window (see below), and the Venue File can be
saved from the Venue View Window (see below).
4.3 - System Architect DriveRack 4800/4820 Philosophy
The philosophy of the HPro System Architect software is built around the idea of Views or Windows (used
interchangeably). Nearly every function of the DriveRack 4800 and/or 4820 can be accessed from one
of three windows: the Venue View, the Device Window, and the Module Window. These views all have
some common features including the standard Microsoft Windows Minimize and Close icons in the upper
right hand corner.
System Architect also provides a “Recycle” icon that is used to either recycle the window or spawn new
windows. If the Recycle icon is white, every new window that is opened will open in the same location and
take the place of the previous. If the Recycle icon is red, every new view that is opened will be in addition to
the others that are still on the screen. Clicking on the icon changes it from white to red. Window recycling
allows you to keep your screen manageable by automatically replacing windows instead of constantly open-
ing up new windows. Recycling works for module views, device windows, and custom control panels. For
more information on window recycling see the Help File in System Architect. Additionally, right-clicking
on the Device View and the Module Window will bring up the “Right-Click” Menu that also includes
the standard Microsoft Move, Minimize, and Close, as well as provide a way to Dock the Window in the
Venue View or open the Help File.
4.3.1 - Module View
The Module Window (shown at the top of the next page) provides a view of the processing module and
all its parameters. The Module Window is accessed by double-clicking the processing icons in the Device
View. These icons are designed to look like the processing function they represent; for example, a Graphic
EQ icon looks like this:
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